HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT:
Agenda Item: 4
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
October 11, 2011
Rick Gould
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT - FISCAL YEAR
2012
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council accept grant from the Office of Traffic Safety's Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program in the amount of $150,000.
2. Increase estimated revenues in OTS Grant account 259-4461.006 by $150,000 in Fiscal
Year 2011-12.
3. Increase estimated expenditures in account 16101-5111.001 (Special Supplies) by $9,814, in
account 16101-5161.001 (Contractual Services) by $111,186, in account 16101-5191.001 (Travel
and Training) by $2,000, and in account 16101-5201.002 (Equipment) by $27,000.
4. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or
amendments arising ourof this program, subject to City Attorney's approval.
BACKGROUND
Through a competitive process, the City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a grant from the State
of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $150,000. The Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (STEP) aims to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes
involving alcohol, speeding, red light running, and other primary collision factors.
This grant will be used to fund strategies including 8 DUI/driver license checkpoints to deter
potential drunk drivers and to educate the public, and 12 DUI saturation patrols to apprehend
drunk drivers. The increased number of saturation patrols will allow for a more effective strategy
to reduce DUI's. These programs are designed to earn media attention, thus, enhancing the
overall deterrent effect.
A I IPPROO VED
Additional programs funded by this grant are operations targeting motorcycle safety, red light
enforcement, intersections with disproportionate traffic collisions, court stings, and warrant
service. The grant will also fund a DUI trailer, checkpoint supplies, and training for public safety
personnel. ,
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Decline OTS STEP grant.
2. Other direction as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of the program is $150,000, to be offset completely by grant funds.
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